A puppet production of "Tugboat Annie & Captain Tarpenny" has captured the attention of its young audience on October 2, 1957. It was produced by the Tacoma Art League at Christ Episcopal Church, 310 No. "K" Street. Mrs. James Petrich enjoys the show along with (L-R) Randy Day, John Carver, Paul Titus, Jr., and Richie Petrich. In conjunction with the Tacoma Junior League, the puppet show will be presented once more at Jones Hall, College of Puget Sound, on October 13, 1957, to launch the 1957-58 Saturday Explorers season. "Tugboat Annie and Captain Tarpenny" was written by Helen Costello Petrich and told the tale of a race between a tugboat and the Vashon Island ferry. A friendly seagull, dancing crab, and singing/dancing starfish were featured. Photograph ordered by Mrs. James Wood, Tacoma Art League. (TNT 10-6-57, D-3, TNT 10-6-57, D-13))
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